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Rebecca Charles
Mar 1, 2015
Rebecca Charles, 109 years of age, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2015 at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. Born on December 4, 1905 in Minter, Alabama, she was the 4th of 11 children born to the late Maggie and Dan Charles. She lived in the Akron community for 46 years and was a...
Beverly E (Parson) Stevenson
Feb 28, 2015
Beverly E. Parson-Stevenson, 63, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 2, 1951. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Marilyn Parson; siblings Alexander Jr. and Wayne. She leaves to cherish her loving memory children, Johnnie...
Mildred Clara Austin
Feb 28, 2015
Mildred Clara Austin left this earth to    return home to our heavenly father on      February 28, 2015. Grandma Austin, as  she was referred to by most of the city,    was  a long time member and mother of the      Pentecostal Temple Church.  Grandma's    favorite pastime always consisted of caring for her families' children, as well as others children, and supporting her...
Eric "Rick" Culver
Feb 23, 2015
Eric "Rick" Culver, born July 1, 1948 departed this life on February 23, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. "Rick" served in the Army as a cook from 1966-1970. He was employed at East Ohio Gas for 32 years. He married Patricia Kennard on August 4, 1973. They were married over 41 years. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, and hanging out at...
Pearlene (Cole) Myricks
Feb 22, 2015
Pearlene Cole Myricks was born April 12, 1956 in Canton Ohio.  She took flight on February 22 2015 to be with the Lord  Pearlene was proceeded in death by her mother Myrtis Cole, her father, Rev. Percy Cole, her brother Herman Cole, her aunt Bernice Skinner, and grandmother Sadie Smalls. Pearlene was taught to play the piano by her mother...
Trent B "L.A." Chambers
Feb 18, 2015
Mr. Trent B. "L.A." Chambers, age 40, was born August 4, 1974 in Los Angeles, California. He departed this life on February 18, 2015 following a brief  illness. He devoted his life to Christ at a very early age in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Centennial High School in Compton, California. He was a original member of The Mighty...
Marie (Lightner) Way
Feb 17, 2015
Marie Lightner Way was called home to the Lord on February 17, 2015 at the blessed age of 83.  She was born March 27, 1931 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late Walter Sr. and Elizabeth Lightner. Preceded in death were sisters Sarah Lightner Henderson,    Virginia Lightner (Faulkner-Kelly), and brothers Walter Jr. and William Lightner. Left to cherish her memory is...
Joe Edward Lewis
Feb 10, 2015
Joe Lewis, age 67 went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2015. He was born on February 21, 1947 to the late Abner and Gearldine Lewis in Charleston, West Virginia. Joe was an avid skater, bowler, and dancer. He was featured in the Canton Repository as one of Stark County's Most Interesting People, in addition he was voted...
Mary Ann (Richardson) Clark
Feb 8, 2015
Mary Ann (Richardson) Clark, 87 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2015. She was born in Malvern, Ohio on September 3, 1927 to the late John and Alma Richardson. Mary Ann retired from Canton City Schools and was involved in numerous activities in the community. She loved to  cook and was known for her...
Andrew Wesley Riggins
Feb 7, 2015
Andrew Wesley Riggins, 51 of Canton, Ohio, went home  to be with the Lord February 7, 2015. He is preceded by his father Andrew Charles Eutsey, Paris Riggins of  Canton and grandmother Essie Mae Williams. He leaves to cherish his loving memory loving wife Traci, his mother Sessley Finn, brother Charleston Marcel, sisters; Marita (Hadid)  and Barbette , sons; Darnell,...
Russell Walker
Feb 5, 2015
Russell Walker Sr., age 58 went on to glory, Thursday, Februaty 5, 2015. He was born to the late James Walker and N. L. Walker. He will be joining his beloved daughter Meigan Love Walker, and brothers      Arlandis and Duane Walker. Russell  "Dirty Chuck" was truly the life of every party and family gathering, always bringing along his comedic sense...
Betty Mae White
Feb 2, 2015
Betty Mae White, age 76, of Malvern, Ohio, born January 14, 1939, went home to be with Lord on February 2, 2015. She is now "Absent from the body and present with the Lord!" Betty retired from GBS in Malvern, Ohio. She loved watching football and basketball, especially if the Cavs were playing, She had a unique sense of humor...
Dora Virginia (Wilson) Snider
Jan 31, 2015
Dora Virginia Wilson-Snider, born December 17, 1940 passed away at Mercy Medical Center on January 31, 2015. She is survived by her children; Diane Lynn Snider, Joanne Virginia Snider, Edward Elmer (Kathy Schaller) Snider, grandson; Owen Richard Snider, brothers; Michael (Janice)Wilson, Richard (Kay)Wilson, and her devoted life partner Gary Cook. If you wish to express sympathy for the loss our...
Sarah Ann Dover
Jan 29, 2015
Sarah Ann Dover 90, passed away, January 29, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center.  She was born on March 15, 1924 in Columbus, Mississippi. She retired from Canton Health Care in 1983. She was an avid gardener, she loved flowers, enjoyed having fun, and most of all she will be remembered by her feistiness and her love for her family. She...
Janice L Dawson
Jan 27, 2015
Janice L. Dawson moved to her Heavenly home on January 27, 2015. Janice was born on October 8, 1959 to the late James and Magnolia Dawson in Montclair, New Jersey.  In 1963, Janice and her family moved to Canton, Ohio.  After graduating from Timken High School, Janice was employed by Key Bank for over 20 years in the Loan Department....
Shondrika (Eubanks) Anderson
Jan 25, 2015
Shondrika V. Eubanks-Anderson, age 27 of Canton, Oh. , formerly of Fort Bragg, NC. , passed away  unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Shondrika was born December 21, 1987 in Wrens, Ga. To Deborah A. King and Edward Deon Eubanks. She graduated from high-school and joined the United States Army in 2006. While in the Army She met Quinton W....
Lucy Mae (Graham) Campbell
Jan 25, 2015
Lucy Mae Campbell, age 84 departed this life after a brief illness, with gods angels watching over her on Sunday, January 25, 2015.  Born july 11, 1930 to Fannie (Norton) Graham and Lucius Graham. in Lloyd, Fla., she resided in canton since the early 1950's.  Lucy retired fromJosephT.Ness in 1989.  she was married to her loving husband Wright Campbell Sr....
Gearldine Suggamomma Lewis
Jan 22, 2015
Gearldine "Suggamomma" Lewis, age 101, passed away on January 22, 2015 at the age of 101. She was born December 9, 1913. She spent the majority of her life as a caregiver. She was a retired LPN and the owner/operator of Lewis' Group Home for over 40 years. She was a member of St. Benedict Church for 50 years. She...
Robert Lee Robinson
Jan 18, 2015
Robert Lee Robinson, age 66, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. Robert was born February 27, 1948 to late Simmie Robinson and Annie May (Jenkins) Hamilton in Hollandale, Mississippi. Robert leaves to cherish his loving memory his daughters; Amanda Robinson, Talena (Doug) West, Benita (Fred) Meadows; son Robert Robinson Jr., grandchildren; Briana Robinson, Daveon Robinson, Deonte McQueen,...
Katherine Davis
Jan 17, 2015
Saturday, January 17th at the blessed age of 93, Katherine Davis    transitioned into God's Kingdom. She was born in Brundidge,        Alabama on November 22, 1921 to the union of the late Bass and  Vera Stephens. Katherine later moved to Montgomery, Alabama where she met the love of her life  Eddie Davis Sr.. During the boycotts she left Alabama and headed...
